Director of Development

Catholic Community Foundation

Since 1983, the Catholic Community Foundation has been a key resource in the Catholic community to foster an environment of philanthropy and selfless giving. The Foundation provides tools and resources for individuals and organizations to understand planned giving, complex giving vehicles, and provides administrative support. With assets under management of approximately $140M and another $80M of planned gifts, the Foundation is poised to help create a vibrant and sustainable Catholic community. The Foundation's focus is on cultivating meaningful and deep relationships within the community by assisting donors in growing in their understanding of everything as a gift from God and responding in gratitude by generously sharing their gifts with others.

Purpose and Scope

The Director of Development promotes and represents the work and mission of the Catholic Community Foundation to Catholic institutions (parishes, schools, and other agencies) and individuals in the Diocese of Phoenix. The Director of Development provides leadership and direction in facilitating the growth of the underlying assets of the Foundation. This will be accomplished by developing relationships with current and prospective constituents, leveraging the development team in strategically placing resources, and developing and communicating attractive opportunities to increase donor involvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with staff in developing and implementing an annual plan detailing specific area of focus, measurable goals, and desired outcomes.
• Strategically plan staff placement at events and staff assignments to specific or prospective donors.
• Grow the funds under management of the Foundation.
• Work with key stakeholders in identifying leads of prospective fund holders.
• Evaluate staff on an annual basis and evaluate against annual plan created at the beginning of the year.
• Maintain an active role in major gifts, legacy planning, fund creation, legacy seminars, gift annuities, and serving as the manager for donors and prospects.
• Assist in fulfilling event requirements as requested (i.e., obtaining sponsorships, hosts, filling tables, etc.).
• Collaborate with the CEO and other leadership to develop and implement financial strategy.
• Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis of progress to the Board and senior leaders (i.e., number of donor contacts, prospects, promises, etc.).
• Ensure that a stewardship process is in place for relationship building and meaningful donor recognition.
• Develop and execute clear short-term and long-range plans for development that are both realistic and challenging, with a particular focus on income diversification.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Minimum Qualifications